Richard Mille Watches

The Recent Introduction of Richard Mille

Established in 2001, Richard Mille is one of the youngest luxury watch brands in the world founded by Richard Mille and Dominique Guenat. Co-founder, Richard Mille began his career in watchmaking with French watchmaking company Finhor in the early 1970s, then later gaining a managerial role at Matra- a jewellers who bought out Finhor.

Several years later, Mille joined Mauboussin where he met Dominique Guenat who would become a crucial part of Richard Mille. Launched at Baselworld, the brand unveiled their inaugural timepiece- the RM 001 Tourbillon which caused some turbulence instantly. This Richard Mille watch sent shockwaves through the horological world due to its extensive price tag of $135,000. In fact, questions were being raised about the brand's competitors in which Mille responded "we are not competing with Patek Philippe nor with anyone else."

Inspired by Formula 1 cars, their main aim was to create "a racing machine on the wrist" which is why they use lightweight, high-tech materials like titanium and carbon along with movements that are shock resistant.

Heavily focused on innovation, Richard Mille aimed to push boundaries of technical capability and unique designs that would set them apart from competitors and today, the brand has marked its name in the horological world, defining haute horlogerie as we know it!

Why Buy A Richard Mille Timepiece From Us?

A Richard Mille watches price is on the expensive side so there are always fears surrounding buying a Richard Mille watch from secondary dealers. However, due to our highly qualified team here at Time4Diamonds, your concerns and worries can be washed away as we only sell authentic timepieces so we can guarantee that every pre-owned Richard Mille watch is authenticated.

Moreover, Richard Mille watches are known to be highly complicated, therefore it can be difficult to understand the brand's pieces. But due to our horological knowledge, we can demonstrate how these insanely crafted pieces work. When we have a Richard Mille for sale, trusting our most skilled and expert team is indisputable, ensuring you can leave our boutiques completely satisfied.

What Makes Richard Mille Watches So Unique?

With the horological world growing massively, new brands enter the scene almost every year and with Richard Mille being one of the youngest brands, it was essential for the brand to create watches that were unique and special.

• Tonneau-Shaped Case:

Richard Mille watches conventionally feature a tonneau case which is a rectangular shape where the length is curved, looking like the silhouette of a barrel, in fact, the word "tonneau" comes from the French word barrel. First used in 1906, the tonneau case has been a feature of many brands in the past but Richard Mille has completely utilised the tonneau shape to make it a feature that is part of the brand's identity.

• High-Tech Materials & Innovative Technology:

Inspired by Formula 1 cars, Richard Mille incorporates elements associated with the racing sport such as carbon and titanium for their models making their watches very durable, strong and lightweight. Additionally, Richard Mille has created impressive technological features, one being g-force sensors that can measure acceleration and power behind movements made by the wrist.

• Interesting Designs:

Of course the tonneau-shaped case is part of Richard Mille watches' designs but there are some more features that give the brand some originality. Screws are used in order to achieve the sporty aesthetic along with their perfected skeletonisation where you can see the performance of movements.

Richard Mille has become one of the biggest names in the watch world and is known to be very expensive due to the cost of Richard Mille watches. The brand uses very advanced materials and intricate components to create their timepieces whilst ever finding ways to push boundaries.

Some Of The Biggest Names Part Of Richard Mille

Like every watch brand, some very celebrated and special people have been taken on board at Richard Mille to drive the brand forward and celebrate their models on their wrists. Here, we have selected some of the most influential members of Richard Mille's team of "Friends and Partners."

Rafael Nadal

22-time grand slam champion, Rafael Nadal is the one of the longest-standing ambassadors of Richard Mille joining the luxury watch brand in 2010. Nadal has become a prominent part of Richard Mille with the RM027 collection being taken to new heights with the most recent model being the RM27-05 which is the lightest and most resilient tourbillon watch ever to be made weighing a mere 11.5g! Yet, the RM27-04 is the most expensive model in the RM027 range, sold at auction for over $2.5 million!

Bubba Watson

The golfing champion joined Richard Mille in 2011 where he was followed by success winning two Major championships in 2012 and 2014. Known for his powerful drive shot, Richard Mille and Bubba Watson joined forces to create the RM38-01 featuring a patented g-force sensor that can measure the power of his golf swing.

Felipe Massa

Joining Richard Mille in 2002, Felipe Massa is the longest-standing ambassador of Richard Mille with the RM 006 to be the first model aligned to Massa's name. A model aligned to Massa's name, the RM 011 is one of the most in-demand timepieces created by Richard Mille. This watch features the RMAC1 calibre which is exclusive to Richard Mille which powers the Flyback Chronograph function. Commended by Richard Mille for his excellent time as an F1 driver, he faced some incredible rivalries and was up against insane competition.

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh has been part of Richard Mille for several years and has brought elegance and beauty to the brand to excel Richard Mille watches for women. The Oscars winner has raised two women's Richard Mille models, the RM051 and RM51-01 Tourbillon which pays homage to her roots and culture demonstrating Yeoh's and Richard Mille's beautiful partnership.

What Services Do We Provide For Your Richard Mille Timepiece?

Customisation

At Time4Diamonds, we are known to create the most stunning bespoke pieces with our masterful team of artisans and gem-setters who hand-pick the finest stones for every custom watch. We offer a wide range of customisation techniques and for Richard mille, the most popular request we receive is our beautiful diamond-set bezel. Also listed on our website are specific custom Richard Mille pieces that have been popular in the past.

Sell Your Watch

Are you wanting to sell your Richard Mille watch? Well here at Time4Diamonds, we offer our "Sell Your Watch" service so that you can simply sell your Richard Mille timepiece through us. There are two different methods that you can use; we can purchase your Richard Mille watch where you can receive same day payment or use our brand reputation by listing your Richard Mille for sale on our website that is visited by thousands every day.

Services and Repair

If your Richard Mille timepiece is damaged, we offer various treatments including a full service, refurbishment or polishing and part replacements. Your Richard Mille timepiece will be in the hands of our highly skilled and professional in-house crafting team who have decades of experience working with Swiss luxury watches.